FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Maungaraki Small Business Loans
Maungaraki unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Maungaraki Business Loans
What is the Larger Maungaraki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.